UNSPSC 49101606: Diggings

UNSPSC 49101606 Diggings is a Commodity code that covers archaeological excavation, artifact recovery, and related field work; however, recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows conservation and restoration services for museum collections and cultural heritage materials. Collier County Procurement Services has posted a representative opportunity soliciting professional conservation services on 41 museum objects damaged by water exposure, including railroad equipment, furniture, and hand tools constructed from metal, wood, textiles, and leather. The work encompasses on-site and off-site conservation labor, safe handling and transportation of artifacts, photographic documentation, and comprehensive treatment reporting with maintenance recommendations. Vendors must hold professional conservator organization membership or accreditation, demonstrate a minimum of two years of verifiable conservation experience, carry comprehensive insurance including professional liability of $1,000,000 per claim and aggregate, and name Collier County as an additional insured. The scope shows activity among county procurement offices and museums managing cultural collections that require specialized restoration following damage or deterioration.

Collier County, Florida, is the primary source of recent activity under this code. Collier County Procurement Services issued RFQ QQ2026156 (Naples Depot Museum - Conservation Project) with quotes due October 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.; questions close October 7, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The contract is a one-time purchase during fiscal year 2027 with firm pricing, and submissions are made through the Collier County Procurement Portal. The opportunity reflects post-disaster recovery and cultural heritage preservation priorities in the county, though the recent-opportunities block contains only this single record, limiting broader geographic or jurisdictional characterization of activity under the code.